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HERALD AND TRIBUNE. $1 Per Annum, Tayoble In Advance. Khank I,. Fornhhkll, Publisher WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2!), 18117. FAIR WAItMNU. All arcouutn for milmrrlption duo this oflire, niimuntinif t One ltollar or more, not paid by January 1, I HUM, will lie put in the IirikIh r an direr for collection. It lit almoluU-ly nertaary that we act wha in Mum un, nnil wo truHt our patrons will couio in anil mttlo. Conohess will moot apiln next Wednesday, CiluiHTMAS whs to a barren ideality, all be cause of thu failure of collodions. A good many people aro finding tholr holi day season of 18117 much moro satisfactory than at any tlmu since tho froo trado experi ment was put Into operation. Tub November earnings of 1W railroads, whoso roports have been received aro moro than twenty per cent. In excess of tho samo month last ytar. Tue prospect that European buslnoBB Inter ests may tnko control In China la creating considerable uneasiness among tho silver ltos, as they know if such a thing should occur tho silver standard now prevailing In that country will givo way to gold, and tho silver cauao bo thereby weakened. The enthusiastic greeting which tho Moil cans aro giving to Mr. Bryan is doubtless very gratifying to his follower b, but sonio critic may Inquire whether tho commenda tions of a peoplo whose grade of Intelligence is far below that of tho United 8tates, whose per capita of mcnoyisono third that of our ov n, and whoso currenco system produoes ft doller worth less than one half of a similar dollar in this country, add anything to Mr. Bryan's standing as a financier. While tho civil servlco law has somo good points, wo do not seo why tho disagreeable should bo forced upon the people, disregard less of their wishes. Is not tho prlneiplo that governs In business generally and, suc cessfully, we may state, good enough for tho Government. What business man would think of leaving to throoormore men out side of his business, tho selection of his em ployes? Apply tho same rules of selection to tho hoads of tho departments, who alone aro responsible for the conduct of tho busi ness undert heir charge, as tho heads of busi ness establishments do and everything will be satisfactory to all concerned. Notwithstanding tho fact that the farm ers of the country have diHpsoed of largo quantities of wool at greatly increased prices, tho manufacturers aro still calling for more and aro now llndlng It necessary to send abroad for additions to their stocks, which are already running low. The great reduction in the number of sheep in the country which resulted from Democratic free trade makes It necessary for the manu facturers to draw a largo amount of wool from abroad until tho farmers aro able to briiiK their flocks buck to the conditions which existed under tho protective tariff. And East Tennessoo, with her great adapta bility to wool production fails to reap any of tho advantages of this fact because her peoplo do not raise more shoep and fewer dogs. No Htato in tho Union possesses such natural advantages for tho growing of sheep and wool as this portion of Tennessee. Southern manufacturers and Southern statesmen aro jointly proud of tho progress which manufacturing Industries have made vt w.t-u jmip i., iiv".. in stance of this comes up In the announce ment that tho cotton mills of Now England have been compelled to reduce running ex penses in order to moot tho prloes at which Southern manufacturers are placing cotton goods on tho markot. With tho low wages, long hours, cheap fuel, and absence of much transportation with which tho Southern cot ton mills are blessed, they aro able to mako cotton goods of all grades at a very low cost, and It Is becouso of this fact that tho New England manufacturers havo been compelled to reduco wages In this singlo Industry, al though tho manufacturers in many other lines are Increasing wages as a result of tho new tariff law now upon tho statute books. For the Herald and Tribune. Civil Sorvicc. Thero aro, fat least, two bad features to each good ono connected with tho civil ser vice law, and, tho manner in which It is en forced j and, to say tho very least, its neces sary amendment should bo in tho light of re pealing it and enacting a now law. There is but ono class of officers under our form of Government that ought to bo In tho nature of life tenure holdings; or, in other words, during offectlvo service that Is, our Federal Judges and Justices, For such, thero is this good reason: that such tonuro removes thorn from political or party influ ence and renders it moro certain that they will hold tho scales of judicial impartiality j and, if such tenure could attach to our State Judges, their administration would probably bo better. No such reason applies to those holding other olucos from the highest to the lowest gnides. This Is tho only ruling permissible: First, that tho officer should bo elected or appoint ed for a designated term of service j and secondly If ho fails to perform his duties efficiently, remove him ; and, if his services aro satisfactory, ro-elect or ro-appoint him If no other seeks tho place with ability and Illness to All tho position as well. It Is very un-American and positively unjust to say to tho occupant of tho place, becauso you havo acted reasonably well, you shall enjoy a sort or llfo tenure to tho exclusion of your other fellow eitteons who possess ability to do just as well. Ono of tho features of the good blood, actlvo brains and skillful hands of this, our great and high land of "uufoneed villages" is, that our peoplo not only make good Impromptuo soldiers, but easily, good and efllolent officials and artisans. It will, therefore, not do, at all, to say, by law, to a special group "you aro the only ones to do," andean stay as long as you behave well, at a pay of from $3 to $5 per day ; and let others of your associates, who could do as well or bettor than you, go ahead in shop or field at longer and moro laborious hours of toll for a compensation of $1 to $2 per day. Un der our form of government, we havo officers clothed with appointing power to places which form our grades of civil service. About all tho civil service commission needed is, possibly, a commission of expert and impartial men to investigate the conduct of BUlHrdinato officials and employes and report for dismissal those found to be In efficient or untrustworthy. If such a change as a'tovo suggested can not be safoly made, then let us "go tho wholo hog" and wipe out our Americanism to the extent of extending "good behavior rules" to all from the resi dent down, allowing elections or appoint ments alone to be made where vacancies occur by death or because of iuefllciency or acts of positive wrongdoing. N. A. Fattebsok. Yiuelaud, Tenn. 1KOM "WASHINGTON. A Few Facts About tlio Civil Service Its Aim Clearly Stated. (From Our Rpeolal.Correspondont.) Washington, Deo. 23, '97. Ono of the most remarkable men who ever occupied a high oftlco in Washington Is Hon. A. M. Clapp, formerly Publlo Printer, and o gentleman widely known, and at present the President of the Antl-Clvil Service League. Mr. Clapp is well advanced In years but he has lost nono of his former energy, and ho is today one of the most forcible writers and speakors in the oountry. Tho Antl-Clvil Ser vice League could not havo found a man better fitted to preside over its deliberations because he is th-roughly posted on all tho methods and motivos of tho graceless crew who Inaugarated tho civil service law for the sole purposoof demorallzlngand disintegrat ing tho Kepublican party. Such charlatans as Carl Behurz and Joncks, of Pennsylvania, the fathers of tho Iniquitous measuro aro well understood by Mr. Clapp, and It is with a viow to rescuing tho party from the clutches of thoso traitors that he dovotea so much time to attacking and exposing their sophis tries. Mr. Clapp remembers how Schurz conceived a bitter enmity againtit Tresldont Grant, denouncing that great soldier in tho most scandalous mannor. Behurz embarked InthoGroely movomentand tried to boost that deceived man into the Whlto House. It was probably owing to tho efforts of Schurz, moro than any ono else that Greely was In duced to turn traitor to the Republican party. When tho philosopher was repudiated and defeated by the suffrages of tho American peoplo, and Gen. Grant was again made Pres ident, this man Schurz, through saoer spite and envy joined hands with the notorious Goo. Wm. Curtis and tho aforesaid Jenks and rosted not until they had foisted tho civil service fraud upon tho govornmeiit. Schurz who had been an adventurer In his native land, from whence he had boon forced to floe from tho wrath of his sovereign, deliberately conbplred with tho aforementioned confede rates to break up tho Kepublican party, bo- eiuse It saw fit to prefer a valiant soldier like Grant for President of a country which his prowness had savod, to a weak vascllla- tlng character like Greely. Unluckily for America she is the dumping ground of Euro pean countries, and as thero was no outraged sovorelgn here to mako him seek safety In flight he has been pormittod to remain In our midst and continue his efforts as a fomontcr of discord and strife. How anomalous tho situation when a Kepublican Executive of tho nation will render aid and comfort to the machinatious and designs of these adventu rous intermeddlers. Tho veriest tyro in pol itics must havo seen that tho mutations and changes that have occurred In politics since Gen. Orant's day were directly traceable to this civil service device. The American peo ple are slow to anger, but tho day is not far distant when this civil service question will bo made the supromo issuo, and when the advocates of this un-Republican and un-Dom-ocratlc measure will bo relegated to a lasting obscurity. Tho peoplo are beginning to see that tho vlllanous system Is only beneficial to the college bred sons of the rich to the ex clusion and neglect of tho sons of tho poor. They reflect that from the days of Washing ton to Grantthe best days of the Republic, thore were no civil service laws to hamper and thwart a great party, and to disgrace our law books with a statute which virtually states that Cabinet officers have not sense enough to mako appointments, but they must be mado by a triumvirate of Civil Ser vice commissioners. How Gen. Washington would squirm wore he again In lite to be told that an unmitigated marplot like Sehorz, a gouerai wiui a single viofoi aim a statesman with not even one triumph, was tho author of this civil service heresy, designed to op press and exclude all save those who could afford the polish of a college education. Verily the time has about arrived when the advo cates of their fraudulent system In imitation of the ancient soothsayers, should wear veils when they appear In publlo, to keep the duped masses from seeing thoir derisive smiles of contempt for tho simpleton, who tuko stock in their absurd pretentions. It Is manifestly a most glaring fraud, just such a scheme of bunco as suited tho wily designers of a moral and political delinquent, like Cleveland,-and enabling him to fill 25,000 positions with his henchmen and adheronts. If by any chanco this law should bo permitted to romain on tho statute books it will result In the defeat of tho Republican party In 1900, for hundreds of thousands of Republicans will romain away from tho polls and allow the election to go by default, as they have al ready done on more than one occasion. But few self respecting Republicans will care to voto at an election where their voices and wishos aro to bo disregarded, and tho publlo emoluments and offices aro all to bo given, or allowed to remain In tho hands of mon distasteful to thorn and believed to bo Inimi cal to their true Interests. Mr. Clapp and othor veteran political observers think thoy see In this civil service scheme an entering wedgo designed to pave tho way for aristo cratic innovations upon our popular system of government. If tho Constitution of tho United States, which declares that the ap pointments shall be vested In the President, can bo disregarded with impunity why may not its provisions be violated In other re spects, and a man from Oormany, aftor the manner of Schurz be elected Prosident, or why may thoy not havo titles of nobility or vio late Its blossed precepts in any othor way. As a general principle the American public will bo Inclined to look with doubt and distrust upon this and all other devioes conceived in the brain of foreigners. They realize that while a man like Schurz may know know to manage a cabbage patch, brew a good article of boor, or even be an accomplished perform er on the piano, yet he Is scarcely a fit and proper person to Bhape momentous ques tions for tho greatest Republic that the sun ever shown upon. They will know that as a general In the late war ho was a roaring farce tho laughing stock of every soldier in the army, and was often used by both Grant and Shorman to round off their denunciations of "political genorals." As a Senator from Mis souri he was more than a failure, his sole stock in trade being bis boasted influence with German-American citizens. It was this supposed Influence that made Hayes give him a seat in his Cabinet, a position which he usod to humiliate Republicans and to ele vate and advance the fortunes of the railroad magnate, Henry Villard. Hisownership, soon after his retirement from Haye's Cabinet, of the New York Evening Post shows how well his services were appreciated byJVlllard. As n matter of fact the only thins that Schurz ever successfully did during bis long Ameri can career was to seriously injure the Ke publican party by tho aid he rendered in the passage of the civil service law. More than once he grieved the noble soul of Mr. Lin coln, who soon discovered that he was an im postor, a marplot and a glaring monument and a colossal fraud. Republican, A Womdarfal DImst-?. The last quarter of a century record many wonderful diicoTtrift in medicine, but none that have accomplished more for humanitv than that sterling old household remedy, Browns' Iron Bitters. It aeemi to contain the very elements of good health, and neither man, womau or child can take it without deriving the greatest benefit. Browns' Iron Bitten is told by all dealers. , FREE HILL. Christmas la horo and with it much oheor, judging from tho many nice presents recelvod. Miss A. 8. Hale, teaching near Austin Springs, is at homo on her holiday vacation. Samuel H. Hale, of tho Tenth District, is visiting relatives at Free Hill. Sam is a lively boy. Another curious rolio of tho past was brought to light near the south wall of the Baptist Church at Buffalo Rldgo one of the earliest churches In Tonneeseo, built here by the Baptist denomination. John Leab felled one of the old shade trees, a whltooak, and In working up the tree found a dogwood pin three lnchos long and one and one halt inches in diameter near the heart of thin sacred oak with near a hundrod wood growths between that pin and the bark. Our oldost citizens think the Baptist fathers improvlsod here a temporary shelf for the preacher's water pall and books when ho So freely dispensed the words of truth to tho pioneer audionco on the slope below. A hundrod years ago who done the preaching at this old first place of wor ship; fifty years roaches MulkeyandBayless, but they, we suppose, wore not the earliest plonoor Baptist preachers. It is supposed tho native forest then covered the ground and that another tree near contained a simi lar pin which supported the othor end of tho slab or plank cut by the old whip saw thon In use. Tho old graveyard here contains much sacred dust from Mulkey down to Davidson. But the first burial Is back of the memory of any now living. C. C. Cox is doing a rushing business In Christmas goods. Loafer's Glory Is in session horo every day and now discussing the potent reasons for reorganization. There Is thought to bo a hot contest on the important question of who of our members would make a first class dude, We ere enjoying somo theological discussions at Dove's Mill. It usually begins by a free expression of opinion as to SInims' dying declaration. The truth of 8ImmB' last dechv ration Is the dominant issuo at all sessions regular or extra of Loafer's Glory. O, what virtue was thoro in Tritchetfa hangman's ropo? Another natural but unusually curious ex hlbitlon at Free Hill was a mall carrior trying to walk over all parts of Cox's store at the same time,. If a certain contractor don't send sober carriors to Froo Hill thore will be a report on the way to Washington, D. C. Missoslnoz and Bessie Martin and tholr teachor, Prof. Henry Kotron and family, are taking Christmas at Free HilL Chas. Harrison, Jr., bring her in from Sol llvan County tomorrow. The boys are got ting ready to recelvo him and bis fair one with a shivoree. The magisterial campaign Is well on, even before Esq. Greshara resigns. Our community and church going people at Buffalo Rldgo were surprised when Jas. Harrison and Julia Conner premeditatedly, unceremoniously and without malice afore thought, did on Christmas day, and In the Baptist Church, In the presence of alnrge audience of worshipers, etal,deliboratolyand lovingly raise up and demand tho Rev. Wm. Cox to unite them in the holy bonds of matri mony, and yet not a worshiper ever said they were disturbed in the least, Such things aro happonlng all around us and the sun still rises and sots, and our prayer Is, let the good work go on. Mrs. Milton Archor died Christmas night and was burled at the Kldge today. Dr. Hale took dinner Sunday with two of his first students of near fifty years ago. Poor Jack Rabbit must bo dead again, from the cotton market, the Yellow Jack scare and the Texas northers. I guess when he was dodging in the grass from Yellow Jack be must have fallen In a Texas drouth, black u.k.i.. nu4 fuoouu OU to fiautib. Dhale. The peoplo who were assuming a fow days ago that the new tariff law would not proba bly produce sufficient revenue to meet the running expenses of the Government are be ginning to change thoir minds. The presont Indications are that the December receipts will equal the Docember expenditures, and the Treasury officials estimate a large in crease in receipts early in the coming year. There Is every reason to believe that the new law will produoe a considerable sur plus in the noxt fiscal year without any ad ditional tariff legislation. DOVE'S MILL. Christmas, with Ita various merriments, has como and as quickly taken Its exit. Tho day was whiled away in many ways in this part of the vineyard. On Christmas eve there was a roundedup, first class entertainment given at llethesda. At the close of the exer else Santa Claus made his appearance on the stage and made the little boys and girls feel that llfo is worth living, especially at Christ' mas. Let tho good work go on. Walter Hartsell, of Knoxville, made his pa rents a pleasant visit during holidays. On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swinney gave a dinnor to three of tho oldest ladies in this community. Tho occasion was highly enjoyed by all presont Emanuel Dove, onco a resident of Chero kee, but now of Cabool, Mo., is visiting friends and rolatlves in this section of the country. Among othor candidates W. H. Cox Is In the Held, aspiring to the office of Circuit Court Clerk. Mr. Cox is a gentlemen In ev ery respoct, and a Republican of the deepest dye. The Republicans can not cast their vote (or a more worthy gentleman. It soems from rumor that tho man that beats him will have to bo a hustler, and will only get the plum then by the skin of his teeth. Hur rah tor Cox. Rev. Clcndemen will preach in the new church, near Greenwood, next Sunday, Miss Anna Scott Chrlstmassed on Dry Creek with her sister, Mrs. Clabe Jones. Cards are out announcing the marriage of W. F. Hufflne to Miss Ethel Dulaney on Wednosday, Deoomber 29. Thomas Hufflne, an employee of Daniel Briscoe A Co., of Knoxville, came home Thursday to attend his brother's wedding. Bacchus. FALL BKANCH. Christmas was verv autet in this commu nity. Santa Claus made his annual tour and left many nlee things tor the little folks and some for children of a larger growth. We have had an epldemio of measles. Ther attacked everything In sight, resardlosa of age, sox or previous condition of servitude. ana we nope while game is on that the rout will be complete. Measles have defeated the school here and sent the entertain ment to the "demnitlou bow wows." How. ever, Prof. Trim hopes to marshal his forces and have an entertainment on Friday night, January 7. 1898. There have been near flftv oases already and tho good work goes mer rily on. tiome cases havo required medical attention, but most of them have terminated nicely with good nursing alone. It any oiuer community wishes to be in a measley way, send a representative to Fall Branch and be happy. The teachers have all irone home to soend the holidays. Wo wish them a pleasant tlm and hope they will roturn much rested and refreshed for tho work of tho second term. Mrs. L. H. Fatten, of tho Planters House, spent Christmas with relatives nt this place. Miss Daisy Duncan, who Is teaching in Hawkins County, came home for Christmas. Prof. 0. R. Duncan's school at Oak Glen closed tho 24th. Orglo will leavo for Nash ville tho 3rd of January, to enter tho medi cal department of tho University Tennessoo. Wo are having somo nice winter weather just now, snow having fallen on Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Taylor havo gono to Johnson City for tho holidays. Kirt Whlto talks of goltur to Missouri. Bob Hall Is contemplating atrip to the same State. Dot. HOWMANTOWN. We are having wintery weather now ; a snow fell Christmas night, and tho mountains are full of snow ; rain last week raised thu water in creeks and branches more than has boon since tho middle of last August. Tho farmers havo been plowing fur corn, though the ground has not been too wet to plow yet. They had a missionary entertainment nt Bowmantown Sehoolhouso last Thursday night, and It was a success ; the children did their part splendidly in speeches and music ; Prof. A.' E. Nead delivered an address on missionary work and another gentleman, of whom I shall not name, much less praise. The Brethren had services in tholr church on Limestone Christmas day and Sunday ; Dr. Bowman, of Flourville, preached last Sunday night. Meetings will bo held here during this week. Orville and Ralph Barkley are home from Milligan on a vacation. Uncle Bkn. GARBEIl'S MILL. Christmas passed off pleasantly, less drunk enness and bad conduct than wo ever knew, which speaks volumes for the good morals of our locality. Tho pupils of tho Bcthcsda school, assisted by a few from tho Seminary District, gave an entertainment at Bethesda on Friday night last to a well filled house, which was well re ceived and highly appreciated. A small ad mission fee was charged, which will be used In buying Sunday School literaturo. Wo aro sorry to state, however, the pleasures of the occasion were somewhat marred by tho bad conduct of two llttlo upstarts under tho in fluence of whisky. Their conduct will, prob ably, be overlooked and condoned, from tho faot that Solomon's dog never bit them very high, and It Is a difficult matter for them to act with proper decorum when they are so ber, much less when the cavity in their cran iunis, which should have brains, is fired by strong drink. Rev, James Bass, of Brush Creek, spent a few days with friends here last week. Mr. Bass has many friends whoso lateh strings always hang on tho outside for him. On account of 111 health Rev. J. H. Moore has resigned the pastorate of tho Baptist Church at Erwln, where hohasbeenlnehargo twenty two years. If his condition does not Improve ho has thought of giving up his other charges and go to a warmer climate. On account of tho expenditures attached to the building of a large addition to the Lamar house, recently purchased for school purpo ses, our schools will close with only a term of three and one half months. Clem Garber and Bob Ray are homo from Milligan College to spend the holidays. Mr. Eikonberry, formerly of Ohio, but now of NeW York City, who a fow years ago spent ume tine nero at, made many friends, sur prised thorn aU by his sudden roturn nmong us to spend hlpJioUdav vacation. Oiu tncio jeff vriiaon, ot wnom we recently spoke as being In a precarious condition, died on the 21st and was buried on the same day in Bethesda Cemetery by the side of his wife, who preceded him several years ago. Mr. Wilson was eighty seven years of age, and was one of tho most popular men In our district. He filled tho offices of Magistrate and School Director soveral terms each, and always "got there" with good majorities, al though tho political party to which ho be longed was largely in tho minority. Ho was enrolling officer during the late war and made hosts of friends his leniency toward tho men subject to conscription. When an order was made on 111 in for a certain number of conscripts ho always caused the word to got circulated around tho district to be on tho lookout and many of them eluded con scription and made their escape through tho lines into Kentucky and joined the Union forces. At the close of tho war Mr. Wilson did not have to "skeodaddlo," as many of thorn did; ho had many fric.ids, among them Federal soldiers that stood by him and would have fought for him. Your correspondent, whilst scouting, often visited his residence and partook of bis bounteous hospitality. In his death two of our oldest citizens havo been romoved from our midst, ono of whom was Rev. Mr. Steno, spoken of recently, we havo soveral othors living whom we mention : B. F. Swinglo, R. M. Young, Sr., John Hunter, John L. Blair, Jacob and "Betsy" Critzcilus, Agnes Hale, Col. W. M. Bayloss, Mr. Calla han, 8. B. Keplinger, Wm. Grills, and per haps others, whose names we can not recall, all of whose ages range from seventy to nine ty throe years. We havo quite a number of others who have passed the three soore mark. Phelim. I guarantee every wai of jewelry I repair. H. n watcb and piece McPherson. General Debility and Loss of Flesh Scott's Em.lsion has been the it&nclard remtdv for nearlv quat ter of a, century. Physicians readily admit that thev nhtxin re. suits from it that they cannot get irom any otner tlesh-torming food. There are many other prepara tions on tha market that nrttmA to do what SCOTT'S EMULSION does, (wt they fall to perform it. l He fure Norwegian Cod-liver Oil made into a delightful cream, skill fully blended with the Hvnonftns- yhitea of Lime and Soda, which are such valuable tonics, makes this preparation an ideal one and checks the wasting tendency, and the 1&ticnt almost immcdiate y commences to put on flesh and fain a. strength which surprises them. Be tur Vntl rt WATT'S Ftni.laLw c .V... .1- . " " fl" w. UMl U. tua n4 bth art on tht wrapper. 50c. and $i.oo, U druggist. SCOTT 4 B0WNE, ChemUu, Niw York. FROM FOOT TO KNEE Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony From a Terrible Sore Her Story of the Cae, and Her Cure. " For many years I was afflicted with a milk leg, and a few years ago it broke ont In a Bore and spread from my foot to my knee. I suffered great agony. It would burn and itch all the time and discharge a great deal. My health was good with the exception of this sore. I tried a great many kinds ot salve, but some would irritate tho sore so that I could hardly eland the pain. I could not go near the fire without suffering intensely. Someone sent me papers containing testimonial! ot cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla, and I told my husband I would like to try this med icine, lie got me a bottle and I found it helped me. I kept on taking It nntil my limb was completely healed. I cannot praise Hood's Sarsaparilla enough for the great benefit it has been to me. It cleanses the blood of all Impurities and leaves it rich and pure." Mas. Anna E. Eaken, Whittlesey, Ohio. You can buy Hood's Sarsaparilla ot all druggists. Be sure to get only Hood's. Hood'! Pilk nr0 11,0 'RVorlte ,Mnlly 11UUU S I lll! cathartic. prico 25c. We havo given fair notice to our delin quents, and now we propose to collect what Is due on subscription. Tho first of Janu ary all unsettled accounts will bo put out for collection. No one should complain of this course for wo havo begged for our own until wo are tired and ashamed of it, and will do so no more. 80 do not be surprised when a bill is presented to you for the amount you owe us. The Toledo Weekly Blade. Every Intelligent family needs In addition to their local paper a good national weekly. Tho greatest and most widely known general family newspaper is tho Toledo Weekly Blade. For thirty years it has been a regular visitor in every part ot tho L'nlon and Is well known in almost everyone of the 70,000 postofflocs in tho country. It is edited with reference to a national circulation. It is a Republican paper, but men of all politics take it, because of its honesty and fairness in the discussion ot all public questions. It is tho favorite family paper, with something for every iuom ber of tho household. Serial stories, pootry, wit and humor; the Household department, best in tlw world. Young Folks, Sunday School Lessons, Talmage's Sermons, the Farmstead, the Question Bureau, which an swers for subscribers, tho News of the Week in complete form, and othor special features. Specimen copies gladly sent on application, and if you will send us a list of addresses, we will mull a copy to each. Only $1 a year. If you wish to raise a club, write for terms. Address The Blade, Toledo, Ohio. HAKMONV. Christmas has passed with its usual merri ment. Santa Claus visited several ot the llttlo folks, putting candies, etc.. in their stockings, which was much to their delight. Somo of tho boys celebrated Christmas by btking on too much "pop skull" whisky and got them kinder off their balance, much to tho disgrace of any community or neighbor hood, moro bo to themselves j but such we hope will not bo tolerated uny more by the boys that aro so thoughtless as to use the stuff until their noses are as red as pickled beets, so hireaftor wo hope they will celo brate Christmas in quite a different way Miss 8. A. Shorfey, In company with Char ley Carey spent Christmas In the vicinity Quito a number of our young people at tended meeting at Bethany; tho inciting thero has been in progress two woek I, re sulting in several conversions and additions to the church. John Mitchell, son of Thomas Mitchell, deceased, who has been in Washington County, Arkansas, for seventeen years, is visiting relatives hero and will return in about thirty days. Measles aro raging in the vicinity of Fall Branch. Mack. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM CImbm mi kautifl ft, Mr. PmioM ft himij awvil. 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That Id, for all new or old subscribers renew ing and paying In advanoe, we send Home and Farm ONE YEAR FREE. HOME AM) FARM has for many years been the lending agricultural Journal of t he smit hand south west, made bv farmers for farmers. Its Home Department con ducted by Aunt Jane, Its Children's De partment, and Its Dairy Department are brighter aud better than ever. Renew now and get th Is great Journal for the home and the farm 0m FREE ! We Have the Again it is withjpleasure that we call your spcil lUntion.to th Largt Stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE FOR FALL and WINTER now on exhibition forryourjnspfction, ecoiiBting of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothini, tents' Furnishing Goods. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Carpsts, Rus, Cloaks, Capes, Jackets, QuQinswiri, Glassware, Groceries, etc. IN DRY GOODS We will show you the Bent and Cheapgt Oooda In Brown and Bleach, ed Domestics, Cotton Checks, Jeans, Casuiineres, Kerseys, Flannels, Outings, Shirtings, Tickings, etc., at Rock Bottom Prices. Also, a big line of Calicoes, Percales, Ginyhnins, Satines and Flannel ets. Woolens and Woolen Dress Goods, we can gire you in all Btylea and newest weaves to be found on the market, at from 12Jc to $1 25 per yard. SILKS, SILKS. Remember, we show you the Best and Uo6 Extensive Line that can be found in the market. CLARK'S 0. N. T. SPOOL COTTON your orders. DRESS JRIMHINQS. Such as Silks, Braids, Jets and newest Dress Goods. NOTIONS, NOTIONS. Hosiery, Mitts, Gloves, Scrim, Napkins, Towela, Tabl Linena, Veil ings, Laces, Hamburgs, Handkerchiefs, Ldies Tests, Union Suits, Belts, Pencils, Ladies' Collars and Caffa, Ties, etc CLOTHING, CLOTHING, We will show you one of the best lines that the market ean furnish. la Boys' and Youth's we can show you the celebrated line made by Leiy, Price & Co., that can not be excelled in style, fit and durability. In Men's Goods we carry lines from Strouse Bros , L. Greif & Bros., and ether makes. Dou't fail to examine our line when you want a new suit, as we will git you the best suit for less money than anybody. Shoes I Shoes 1 1 In addition to regular line of Common Goods, we carry the celebrated Dot g las, Star, and Drew, Selby's Shoes, in high or low cut none better. This is one of our main lines, and we feel safe in saying that we have the largest line of Shoes that is Bhown in his market IF you want to TRAVEL we have got them, that is TRUNKS, VALSES or TELESCOPES. Carpets and Rugs. A good line of Carpets in Cotton, Hemp, Wool and Brussels, with Rugs to match. Hats and Caps You will find them up to date and Queensware We have given this line personal he best lines in the market ' Sewing Machine We have adued the celebrated PRINCESS and QUEEN Sewing Ma chines, to be sold at a Cash Basis 01 a guarantee. Groceries We carry complete line of Staple Remember Your Cash and Produce will buy anything in out store, and if yon can not come, write or telephone, us, (No. Ill) and we will gladly serve you. Our Btore is heated by a fume, it always comfortable, clean free from dust and ashes, and yon are rJways wsleame to iU comforts. R. M. MAY & SON. fioods for Sale. CAPES. In This Line We Defy Competition I at Retail or Vholesale-Send ua Velvets to match all the latest and tho best manufacturers in the East prices to suit. attention, and will show you one of Goods, and will aot be undersold.